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IQSIGHT Appoints Ted Wilkinson as North American Sales VP

The former Bosch Video Systems names a 30-year industry veteran to accelerate regional growth and strengthen channel partner relationships.

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CHeKT Updates Video Security Platform for Commercial Properties

The latest version of the platform introduces advanced system partitioning to manage large, complex facilities.

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Mississippi County Launches 911 Camera Sharing Program

Hinds County partners with Brivo to give emergency dispatchers instant visual access during active incidents.



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Ipsotek Joins Dell AI Factory Ecosystem

The computer vision provider will integrate its real-time video analytics software into Dell’s scalable enterprise artificial intelligence initiative.

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Iris ID Showcases Face and Eye Security Tech

New multimodal biometric scanners aim to secure borders and corporate workflows.

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Worldview and Emergency24 Partner for Remote Guarding

The strategic collaboration aims to help security dealers and monitoring centers scale proactive video surveillance services across the United States.

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Emergency24 Names Melissa Hence Director of Conversions

The wholesale monitoring provider establishes a new operational role to manage expanding dealer account migrations.

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The Monitoring Association Elects 2026-2028 Board Members

Seven security and professional monitoring industry leaders have been chosen to guide the trade association’s strategic initiatives through 2028.

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Athena Security Launches Radar Weapons Screening System

The new system uses non-ionizing imaging radar technology to help security teams screen bags, boots and lower legs in real time.

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Gallagher Security Automates Access Control With New Software Update

New features streamline credential approvals, introduce biometric integrations and connect reporting tools to business intelligence platforms.

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Motorola to Buy Drone Defense Firm for Billions

The acquisition expands the communications giant’s public safety portfolio as federal regulations ease restrictions on counter-unmanned aerial systems.

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Video Security Firm IQSIGHT Named CVE Numbering Authority

The designation allows the company to directly assign identifiers and track software vulnerabilities.

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ZBeta Names Sergio Delgado Research Operations Manager

The former Genetec team lead will oversee operational workflows and technology evaluation for the firm's LabZ initiative.

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SIA Appoints New Utilities Advisory Board Vice Chair

The Security Industry Association appointed a technology executive to help lead its specialized group focused on critical infrastructure protection.

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Gartner Forecasts Surge in Worldwide AI Spending

Global AI investments are projected to hit $2.59 trillion as enterprises ramp up infrastructure and automation tools.

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Acre Security Partners With AiN Group to Expand Reach

The collaboration provides hundreds of independent dealers with access to a comprehensive physical security portfolio.

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Hytera System Expands Security Communications Nationwide

Imperial Events Security Services transitions from analog to digital and cellular platforms to support nationwide growth.

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ProdataKey Celebrates 15 Years of Access Control Innovation

An access control manufacturer is marking a decade and a half of operations in the commercial electronic security market.

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New Products

  • Unified VMS

    AxxonSoft introduces version 2.0 of the Axxon One VMS. The new release features integrations with various physical security systems, making Axxon One a unified VMS. Other enhancements include new AI video analytics and intelligent search functions, hardened cybersecurity, usability and performance improvements, and expanded cloud capabilities

  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings.

  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.”